by Ronald Barron | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Software Engineer III (Mainframe/COBOL/DB2)
Location: Remote, US, 31999
Job Description:
Salary Range: $57,000 – $145,000
Job Posting End Date: August 31, 2024
We’ve Got You Under Our Wing
We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all.The Aflac Way.
Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America’s best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com.
Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.
Work Designation. Depending on your location within the continental US, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- If you live within 50 miles of the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be hybrid. This means you will be expected to work in the office for at least 60% of the work week. You will work from your home (within the continental US) for the remaining portion of the work week. Details of this schedule will be discussed with your leadership.
- If you live more than 50 miles from the Aflac offices located in Columbus, GA or Columbia, SC, this role will be remote. This means you will be expected to work from your home, within the continental US. If the role is remote, there may be occasions that you are requested to come to the office based on business need. Any requests to come to the office would be communicated with you in advance.
What does it take to be successful at Aflac?
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self-Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
What does it take to be successful in this role?
- Extensive experience in software development and modern programming languages.
- Proven experience with Scrum and advanced DevOps methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior developers.
- Language Technology Stack. CICS. Mainframe COBOL. JCL. DB2. Assembler. MSSQL. JavaMainframe Technology Tools. Xpeditor. SoapUI. SPUFICloud Technology Stack. Amazon AWS</span>. Microsoft AZURE. Azure Power PlatformExperienceLife Insurance Industry. Genelco Group+ Policy Admin iSeries COBOL. Genelco Life+ Policy Admin iSeries RPG
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
- Four or more years of programming experience
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Experience Preferred
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the design, test, development and optimization of customer-facing applications
- Collaborate in advanced stages of Scrum, ensuring smooth software delivery.
- Enforce and improve code quality standards, particularly concerning resilience, data, and security.
- Evaluate and incorporate modern programming languages and tools
- Implement test-driven development best practices
- Adhere to coding standards for resilience, data, and security
- Reviews system requirements and business processes; codes, tests, debugs and implements software solutions
- Participates in project planning sessions with clients, business analysts, and team members to analyze development requirements and make recommendations for moderate to complex systems
- Tests and implements application modules from multiple systems the team has developed or modified, ensuring application meets the needs of client and business
- Provides design recommendations, developing and integrating programs per written specifications; occasionally responsible for writing moderate to complex design specifications
- Makes moderate to complex modifications to existing software applications and modules in accordance with written specifications and division standards
- Performs other duties as required
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by Ronald Barron | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Job Description:
Job Title: Associate UX Designer (Contract)
Location: Remote within US
Job Type: Contract (This is a contract position with the potential for extension based on performance and project needs.)
About Us: Acadaca is a leading e-commerce agency specializing in creating custom Shopify stores for a diverse range of clients. Our mission is to deliver exceptional online shopping experiences that drive growth and satisfaction. We are looking for a talented Junior UX Designer to join our team and contribute to the creation of intuitive and visually appealing e-commerce websites.
Position Overview: As an Associate UX Designer at Acadaca, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of wireframes for Shopify stores. You will collaborate with our design and development teams to create user-centered designs that enhance the user experience and meet our clients’ needs.
This role requires a commitment of 20-30 hours per week, with flexibility for increased hours depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create wireframes and mockups for Shopify stores based on client requirements and user research.
- Collaborate with senior designers, developers, project managers, and ecommerce strategists to ensure design consistency and alignment with project goals.
- Conduct user research and usability testing to gather insights and validate design decisions.
- Iterate designs based on feedback from stakeholders and team members.
- Stay updated with the latest UX trends, tools, and best practices to ensure our designs are innovative and effective.
- Assist in creating design documentation, style guides, and design systems to maintain consistency across projects.
- Conduct thorough UX audits, compile and present findings to the client.
- Manage client communication for UX team
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Design or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in UX design, preferably with a focus on e-commerce or Shopify stores.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Figma.
- Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus.
- A portfolio showcasing your UX design skills, particularly wireframes and prototypes.
- Experience with email marketing and Klaviyo a big plus – if you have this experience, please be sure to include it on your resume.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Product Owner – Software Platform Team
Remote U.S.
Product /
Full-Time /
Remote
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded Product Owner to play a crucial role in our company’s journey towards maturity and scale. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of our platform, drive strategic initiatives, and make a lasting impact on the world of scientific research and medical innovation.
As a Product Owner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our platform and driving the delivery of high-quality features and enhancements that meet the needs of our customers and align with our strategic business objectives. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, implementations, and support to define product requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure successful product delivery.
Environment
Work closely with our team of internal engineers, a robust off-shore development team, and business stakeholders in a fast-paced startup environment. The development team operates within a lightweight Agile process and is empowered to alter it as needed to achieve team and company objectives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with other members of the Product team, Project Management, Engineering, Customer Success and Quality Assurance. We’re highly responsive to customer needs and constantly strive to make a positive contribution to the biomedical and life sciences communities we serve.
Team members are recognized and rewarded when advocating for customer success and satisfaction over other concerns. We value self-motivated, creative individuals who work well in a collaborative environment – constantly generating and sharing new ideas and solutions with the team.
Flywheel has a comprehensive benefits package and encourages a balanced work life and home life.
Responsibilities
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- Understand and translate operational needs into product requirements.
- Partner with the operations team to ensure the platform is performant, reliable, and scalable.
- Analyze platform usage data to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities to improve the development and release processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate improvements such as automating tasks, reducing bottlenecks, and etc.
- Demonstrate accountability, monitor efficacy and plan for continuous improvement within the product team, driving operational excellence.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, partners, and internal teams to drive alignment and ensure successful execution of product initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into clear and actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Drive development through agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management.
- Monitor market trends and best-in-class offerings to identify opportunities for innovation.
What would make you a great fit
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- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in computer science, engineering, business, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in product management or product owner role, preferably in a startup or high-growth environment.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software products and scalable platform solutions from concept to launch with a focus on delivering business impact and value.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies, product management best practices, and software development processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get things done in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and delivering exceptional results.
- Preferred experience in the healthcare, life sciences, or regulated research domain; cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); and platform monitoring and analytics tools.
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Sr Software Engineer, Websites
United States, Remote
Be essential at Cars Commerce
At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.
No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.
But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we’re obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
- Writing high quality production-ready code, paired with automated tests
- Working across the Websites Team and owning/executing features with large business impact and reach
- Designing solutions to accomplish business goals for a particular area of the application
- Advocating for Best Practices and contributing to technical process improvements
- Participating and providing substantive feedback during code reviews; engaging and guiding junior team members in mentoring relationships
- Producing well organized user guides and documentation
- Participating in incident response and resolution
- Participating in on-call rotations
Required Skills & Experience:
- Highly proficient and professional experience with PHP
- Highly proficient and professional experience with a variety of languages and frameworks.
- Highly Proficient and professional experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Python
- Highly proficient and professional experience with SQL databases (MySQL, Postgres) and ORMs
- Ability to solve/triage complex issues across components of a distributed system
- Proficient with a comprehensive understanding of secure software development practices
- Highly proficient and professional DevOps experience maintaining and/or building a build processes and a CI/CD pipeline
- Proficient and professional experience with test automation.
- Highly proficient producing comprehensive and well organized documentation, diagrams, and user guides
- Proficient with Agile methodologies and software development processes
Highly Desired:
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Formal degree or equivalent experience in computer science or related field
- Experience with distributed job queue/messaging systems
- Experience leading projects or functioning as a team lead
- Proficiency in Selenium
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by Ronald Barron | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
About the Role
Title: Event Manager, Incentive Travel Programs – National Remote
Location: Eden Prairie MN US
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Description:
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Event Manager is a key member of the UHG Events Center of Excellence team. Responsible for managing event planning to ensure consistency with brand and corporate requirements across enterprise incentive travel programs with occasional support of conferences and strategic client events. Daily duties include strategic planning and collaboration with internal stakeholders, and the logistical and budget management of their events. This position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to drive successful and productive outcomes on a consistent basis.
You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end conference/event related planning that drive a consistent attendee experience, providing on-site support when needed
- Review and manage relationships with existing and potential vendors, ensuring mature utilization of existing tools and roadmap development
- Provide ongoing work direction to Attendee Managers regarding registration, reporting, attendee communications and mobile app deployment
- Understand and keep up with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies in both live and virtual environments. Be a resource and subject matter expert the team can rely on
- Maintain and build solid working relationships with cross-functional peers while adhering to established RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed) / workstream guidelines for conferences/events
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand the goals and objectives of the events
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience planning events in a corporate setting
- 3+ years recent experience with event technology (Cvent)
- 2+ years of proficiency in Microsoft office suite including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint, Teams
- 5+ years of experience in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to travel 25% of the time for onsite event execution
Preferred Qualifications:
- CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) Certification
- Experience in a strategic meeting management function within a Fortune 500 firm
Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, manage projects and be highly organized
- Able to assess complex situations and make decisions and/or recommendations across departments and functions
- Confident in verbal and written communication with all levels of an organization, external partners, and vendors
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